Amazon driver dies of carbon monoxide poisoning in Fruitland Park van

A 31-year-old Amazon delivery driver died from carbon monoxide poisoning while working inside her delivery van in Fruitland Park, according to a Lake County medical examiner’s report shared by WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office investigative report detailed that about 15 minutes before being seen collapsing on surveillance video, the driver texted a loved one about a bad smell in the van making her dizzy. The medical examiner confirmed carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death.

Investigators found a dent in the van’s exhaust pipe, which tests showed allowed carbon monoxide to leak and accumulate inside the vehicle cabin. A deputy at the scene reported an unknown odor that disrupted breathing.

Amazon logistics data revealed the van had been stuck in sand six hours before the death but was later operational as the driver continued deliveries. Experts noted that symptoms like dizziness or lightheadedness should prompt drivers to stop and seek fresh air.

News 6 reached out to Amazon to confirm whether the van had a carbon monoxide detector but had not received a response at the time of reporting.